Certification/Licensure Examiner 1

State of Ohio • Reynoldsburg, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties relating to the application of prospective nurses and/or certificate holders in Ohio. Reviews & verifies incoming information (e.g., copies of certificates, verifies total hours completed, course approval & attendance of continuing education claimed by licensees) regarding applicants for registration/renewal. Identifies problems, determines status & completeness & contacts applicants or licensees regarding submitted materials or to obtain additional information, ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules &/or procedures, determines accuracy, completeness & acceptability. Prepares files for data entry by records management section; files applications, records & reports; drafts, types & files correspondence pertaining to testing; utilizes database for retrieval of information; logs examination results & maintains records related to testing of applicants. Answers questions from applicants regarding status of application. Receives training in application review process (e.g., Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), Community Health Workers (CHW’s), Dialysis Technicians (DTS) and Doulas. Identifies problems, determines status, completeness & appropriateness of submitted materials.

Requirements

• 12 months training or 12 months experience in a clerical/secretarial or other administrative support position involving public contact.
• 1 course or 3 months experience in typing, word processing or data entry using a video display terminal.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), Community Health Workers (CHW’s), Dialysis Technicians (DTS) and Doulas.

Responsibilities

• Reviews & verifies incoming information regarding applicants for registration/renewal.
• Identifies problems, determines status & completeness & contacts applicants or licensees regarding submitted materials or to obtain additional information.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules &/or procedures.
• Determines accuracy, completeness & acceptability of submitted materials.
• Prepares files for data entry by records management section.
• Files applications, records & reports.
• Drafts, types & files correspondence pertaining to testing.
• Utilizes database for retrieval of information.
• Logs examination results & maintains records related to testing of applicants.
• Answers questions from applicants regarding status of application.
• Receives training in application review process for various nursing and healthcare certifications.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed